CANCER

Always contact the social worker at your cancer center to
ask for specific kinds of help. Their treatment center may also refer them to
small funds they may have access to. Calling 211 is always a good idea.

(800) 813-4673www.cancercare.org for possible financial help and support for patients and caregivers.
Town Social Service Agents might help with referrals to specific help offered
to residents of that town.

Many drug companies
provide assistance with cost of prescriptions as well as co-pays. Check with the company directly, or your
doctor’s office. Local counseling is
also available.

Jane Lloyd Fund (www.berkshiretaconic.org ) helps patients with non-medical expenses. A separate fund, the Women’s Cancer Wellness
Fund, provides help for alternative therapies.
Social workers at the treatment centers can apply for funds held by the
Community Foundation of NW CT (see entries at www.charlottehungerford.org).

Cancer Survival Toolbox: The award-winning Cancer Survival
Toolbox® is a free, self-learning audio program that has been developed by
leading cancer organizations to help people develop important skills to better
meet and understand the challenges of their illness. The program contains a set
of basic skills to help navigate a diagnosis and special topics on key issues
faced by people with cancer. It is given to newly diagnosed patients as well as
those transitioning off treatment, used by patient navigators, offered in
patient resource libraries, provided at survivorship programs and conferences,
and listened to in a support group setting. www.canceradvocacy.org

Support
groups are an informal gathering of cancer patients and caregivers where
participants can comfortably express their thoughts and feelings about cancer
and its challenges. Breast Cancer and Prostate support groups are led by Janet
Hooper, RN. Call (860) 496-6396 for schedule and further info.

CHH:
Case Management

A
licensed social worker is onsite three days a week to assist patients with
financial needs, Title 19 medical insurance, disability applications,
supportive counseling, and referrals to related human services in the
community. Call Elizabeth Jucevics, Social Worker at (860) 489-6718
for info.

CHH: Free breast and cervical early detection
program (mammograms and Pap tests) and the hospital’s Pink Rose Program. (860)
496-6513.